Avis Budget Group, Inc. CAR
Composite 44/100; the shares have moved about 131% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Quality ranks 26/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Growth ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 65/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Quality ranks 26/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 31/100 — a moderate mark against it. Momentum ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Avis Budget Group (CAR) operates car and truck rentals, car-sharing, and mobility solutions under brands including Avis, Zipcar, Payless, and others across 175+ countries.
Key financials CAR’s trailing ROE is -273.1%, ROA 2.9%, and ROCE 3.1%. Net margin is -5.7% on 27.3% gross margin; revenue grew 4.1% while EPS rose 52.0%. Debt metrics include net debt/EBITDA of 18.56x and interest coverage of 0.59x.
Stock health The stock is down -83.98% from its 52-week high and has a 3m return of -24.83%. Sideravia’s overall score is 39.3, flagging weak momentum (29.8) despite attractive valuation (72.6).
Price vs fair value CAR trades at a PREMIUM of 4.90% versus the 12-month target of 129.14. - Recall-driven costs pressured Q2 outlook (Simply Wall St., 2026-07-29) - Earnings call highlighted record utilization but strategic shifts (GuruFocus.com, 2026-07-29) - Analysts cite shifting rental trends as a key driver of the miss (Barrons.com, 2026-07-29) - Verra Mobility reset terms on less favorable conditions (Simply Wall St., 2026-07-30)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 3.39x and EV/EBITDA of 8.59x imply deep value, but weak profitability and high leverage remain key risks. Analysts highlight utilization strength offset by cost pressures and competitive dynamics.
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